Tabitha Barnes
Firefighter/Paramedic, Veterinary Technician
Lexington,KY
Summary
Emergency medical professional with track record in providing high-quality care in urgent situations. Known for strong teamwork and achieving positive outcomes, adapting to changing needs with reliability. Skilled in advanced life support and patient assessment, valued for calm demeanor under pressure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Combat Medic Specialist
Army National Guard
Shelbyville, KY
11.2021 - Current
- Recognized medical conditions and gained an understanding of treatments with proven techniques and equipment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacological agents.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Frankfort Fire & EMS
12.2022 - Current
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Lead Veterinary Technician
Animal Medical Center
Frankfort, KY
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Processed roughly 3-5 new patients a day and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Assisted doctors with treatments and diagnostics, including but not limited to: IV catheters, blood draws, x-rays, ultrasounds, dentals, and surgery.
- Managed 3-5 critical patients at a time, including overnight care.
Surgery Technician, Emergency Technician
Bluegrass Veterinary Specialist + Animal Emergency
Lexington, KY
03.2017 - 04.2020
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured patients.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, drawing blood, placing IV catheters and performing x-rays.
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Education
NREMT - Paremedic - Emergency Medicine
Paramedic
Frankfort Fire & EMS 04.2024 - 01.2025
NREMT - EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
Fort Sam Houston 05.2022 - 06.2022
Veterinary Assistant Certification - Veterinary Medicine
Animal Behavior College
Online 10.2016 - 01.2017
Skills
Including but not limited to:
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Documentation and reporting
- Direct patient care
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Fire safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
- State Paramedic License - KY Department of Health or equivalent state agency
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association
- First Aid Certification
- Paramedic Certification - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
- Firefighter I & II Certification (FF I & II) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Certificate– Various States' Departments of Transportation
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeTimeline
NREMT - Paremedic - Emergency Medicine
Paramedic
04.2024 - 01.2025
Firefighter/Paramedic
Frankfort Fire & EMS
12.2022 - Current
NREMT - EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
05.2022 - 06.2022
Combat Medic Specialist
Army National Guard
11.2021 - Current
Lead Veterinary Technician
Animal Medical Center
11.2018 - 12.2021
Surgery Technician, Emergency Technician
Bluegrass Veterinary Specialist + Animal Emergency
03.2017 - 04.2020
Veterinary Assistant Certification - Veterinary Medicine
Animal Behavior College
10.2016 - 01.2017
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